"Othello" is a tragic tale penned by William Shakespeare, focusing on themes of jealousy, betrayal, and the complexities of love. The story follows Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, who secretly marries Desdemona, a beautiful Venetian woman. Consumed by jealousy and manipulated by his deceitful ensign, Iago, Othello's trust in Desdemona erodes, leading to devastating consequences. As Iago orchestrates a web of lies, Othello grapples with internal struggles and external pressures, ultimately succumbing to his darker impulses. The play explores the destructive power of jealousy and the tragic flaws that can unravel even the deepest love. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Shakespeare For Southern Africa .

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2015 by Oxford University Press Inc .

Rene Weis is Professor of English at University College London and a distinguished editor and biographer of Shakespeare.